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The lymphatic system is the primary pathway of metastasis for most human cancers. Recent research efforts in studying lymphangiogenesis have suggested the existence of a relationship between lymphatic vessel density and patient survival. However, current methodology of lymphangiogenesis quantification is still characterised by high intra- and interobserver variability. For the amount of lymphatic vessels in a tumour to be a clinically useful parameter, a reliable quantification technique needs to be developed. With this consensus report, we therefore would like to initiate discussion on the standardisation of the immunohistochemical method for lymphangiogenesis assessment.

Type

Journal article

Journal

Br J Cancer

Publication Date

2006

Volume

95

Pages

1611 - 1625

Keywords

Endothelial Cells/pathology Humans Immunoenzyme Techniques/ methods Lymphangiogenesis Lymphatic Metastasis Lymphatic Vessels/metabolism/ pathology Membrane Glycoproteins/metabolism Neoplasms/blood supply/ pathology Tumor Markers, Biological/metabolism Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/metabolism